Thread: Recommend me a new soap

I’m near the end of my tub of Mitchells Wool Fat. I’ve used it exclusively for well over a year now (I don’t recall the exact purchase date, but I know it was a long time ago). MWF lasts much longer, and is therefore much more economical, than some other soaps I’ve tried.

I need a recommendation for a replacement soap. I like MWF a lot, but I’m not sure I want to shave with it for another year straight. If only MWF came in a sandalwood scent to switch to.

Recommendations?

I was given a soap/cream last Xmas,Finally tried it yesterday and was very pleased,Razorock Classic,smells like the old P160.
My daughter said it was < 5 bux,a very nice shaving soap.

To quote another SRP member (lakechuck): "Cella: the soap so good they'll sell it to you by the kilo."
The kilo is around 40$ and should last anywhere between 1 and 2 years depending on your use and method.
It's a really soft soap approaching the hardness of cold butter. Cut it up in 8 ou 16 pieces and store it in the freezer. Leave a new piece on the counter overnight to thaw and then mold it in your preferred bowl using your fingers. Make sure you like the almond scent before ordering!

Cheers.

diyguy:
There is a world of delightful soaps out there. Here are my recommendations. Take your pick:
Martin de Candre, Czech & Speake, Joris, Tabac, Institute Karite, D.R. Harris range, Bath House Spanish Fig & Nutmeg, Provence Sante, Tabula Rasa, Mama Bear, Mike's Natural Soaps, Cella, I Coloniali, Scottish Fine Soaps, and the list goes on. Something here should grab your fancy.

If I am not mistaken Kent shaving soap is made by MWF. It comes in a different scent or so I am led to believe. Maybe worth researching.

Originally Posted by diyguy

I’m near the end of my tub of Mitchells Wool Fat. I’ve used it exclusively for well over a year now

If I may ask - Why only one for a whole year?

Originally Posted by Mephisto

If I am not mistaken Kent shaving soap is made by MWF. It comes in a different scent or so I am led to believe. Maybe worth researching.

Yes, Kent and Mitchell's Wool Fat are the same soaps with different packaging.

Originally Posted by Joegags

If I may ask - Why only one for a whole year?

Thanks, guys. Why only one soap? No real reason other than that I tend to reserve my play money more for the hardware side of the business. :-) I think I paid $13 for my MWF puck.

Originally Posted by Pi3

To quote another SRP member (lakechuck): "Cella: the soap so good they'll sell it to you by the kilo."
The kilo is around 40$ and should last anywhere between 1 and 2 years depending on your use and method.
It's a really soft soap approaching the hardness of cold butter. Cut it up in 8 ou 16 pieces and store it in the freezer. Leave a new piece on the counter overnight to thaw and then mold it in your preferred bowl using your fingers. Make sure you like the almond scent before ordering!

Cheers.

I agree about Cella. The more I use it the more I find myself WANTING to use it. I love the scent of it and it performs wonderfully. I will of course continue to try new soaps and creams, but Cella is one that will stay in my rotation of soaps/creams along with MWF.

I tried a sample of Cella early on. My recollection was that it seemed to disappear much faster than harder soaps. Perhaps worth a second look though.

That was my impressive of AOS sandalwood soap as well. I loved the smell and performance of the soap, but it didn't last very long and was comparably expensive.